From a Stanford football game with friends to treasure hunting at the Alameda Point Antiques Faire (see my guide, here) it was a pretty full weekend. This week while had it’s ups and downs (downs due to the election) it was jammed packed with client meetings,…
Now this is what I call a dreamy London home! Mixing high sheens with matte painted walls, antiques with modern elements, even varying metal finishes come together in what appears to me the most natural way. Isn’t that what’s great style is all about anyways –…
Home is where you hang your hat, or so they say. So why not hang it somewhere stylish? A tiny detail that guests and yourself are sure to notice, especially as the temperature drops and the layers keep adding up. I love a good…
Oh, what a glorious Sunday it is, an extra hour of sleep is just what I need and I’m sure I’m not alone in this. This weekend has been a bit of a blur so far but bright and early I’m heading to the…
I was so sad to leave England on Monday but it feels good to be back and into work mode { benefit of loving what you do }. With client projects coming to an end and a full load just beginning, I’m trying to focus…
Dont’ you love it when your DIY turns out better than you could have hoped for? To be honest, I went into this project a little uneasy. But let’s start from the beginning – when we bought our home, we loved all the character,…
You don’t have to be familiar or even a fan of her original show, Laguna Beach, or the spin-off, The Hills, to know who Lauren Conrad is – a bonified style maker who has her hands on everything, including but not limited to her…
Sometimes, a mishap can lead to a delicious result. When I started creating this treat, I was definitely craving pumpkin but I had also planned on mixing in peanut butter. The only problem: I could not — with all of my might — open the darn…
I was speaking with a friend recently who moved into her new place in LA; she had been experimenting with accessories, color, and furnishings. Through it all, she said she really struggled and didn’t enjoy the process. I explained that discovering those perfect pieces,…
I don’t know about you, but during the cooler months, my clothing style completely transitions. All I want is to wear are outfits that make me feel like I fell out of a Ralph Lauren catalog, aka everything equestrian. Every year, without fail, this…